Hong Leong Foundation rings in Chinese New Year with seniors at M Hotel

[SINGAPORE] Chinese New Year came early for 70 senior beneficiaries at Hong Leong Foundation’s annual charity programme, held at M Hotel Singapore on Monday (Feb 2).

The elderly participants, aged 65 to 100 years, were from St John’s Home for Elderly Persons and Kheng Chiu Loke Tin Kee Home.

At the event this year, they enjoyed the waltz and cha-cha, among others, guided by professional instructors from The DanceSport Academy.

Kingston Kwek, a governor of Hong Leong Foundation and one of the organisers behind the event, said: “Our annual charity event is about bringing joy, connection, and well-being to our elderly. (It) reminds us of the power of community and the importance of social connection with those in need.”

The dance activities were specially designed to accommodate varying mobility levels, allowing all seniors to participate either standing or seated.

The event included 50 staff volunteers from the Hong Leong Group of companies which included City Developments Limited, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Hong Leong Holdings, Hong Leong Asia and Hong Realty.

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Sharon Tan, principal of The DanceSport Academy, said: “Through our Pay-It-Forward Programme, The DanceSport Academy provides free weekly dance lessons to Active Agers. This reflects our belief in active ageing and aligns meaningfully with Hong Leong Foundation’s mission to support and uplift the elderly.”